Medical review and re examination — Tennessee Permit Test

If the department learns your ability to drive is affected by a physical or mental disorder, you must submit a medical report from a doctor within 30 days of notice.

Some illnesses can make a driver black out without warning. The report lets a doctor say whether it is safe.

When information is received that an individual’s ability to drive is affected by a physical or mental disorder, the driver will be required to submit (within thirty (30) days of notification) a medical report from a medical doctor.

Drivers who lose consciousness or control because of epilepsy, cardiac syncope, diabetes or other conditions must be suspended and stay lapse free for at least 6 months before reinstatement.

A driver who blacks out at the wheel cannot steer or brake at all. Six clear months show the condition is under control.

Drivers who lose consciousness or control due to epilepsy, cardiac syncope, diabetes or other conditions must be suspended and remain lapse free for a minimum of six (6) months before being eligible for license reinstatement.

If there is information that your ability to drive safely is questionable, you may be directed to a Driver Service Center for a complete or partial driver examination.

Drivers change with age and health. A new test checks that the skills are still there before someone gets hurt.

If there is information that a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is questionable, he or she may be directed to report to the nearest Driver Service Center to submit to a complete or partial driver examination.

Failing to respond to the department's request for a medical report or a driver examination within the set time will result in suspension of your driving privilege.

Ignoring the letter does not make the question go away. It turns a check-up into a suspension.

Failure to respond to departmental requests for a medical report or submission to a driver license examination within the prescribed time will result in the suspension of the driving privilege.

Within how many days must you send a medical report after the department asks about a disorder that affects your driving?

30 days. Some illnesses can make a driver black out without warning. The report lets a doctor say whether it is safe. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.88: “When information is received that an individual’s ability to drive is affected by a physical or mental disorder, the driver will be required to submit (within thirty (30) days of notification) a medical report from a medical doctor.”